Randolph Township in Rising Sun in Ohio County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rising Sun Centennial

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Rising Sun Centennial Marker

Inscription. In 1914, Rising Sun celebrated 100 years for its Centennial Birthday. Population was 1513. Costs in 1914: bread $.06/lb., milk $.09/qt., beef $.16 to $.26/lb., eggs $.35/doz., gas $.12/gal., average car $550 and average home $6000. The average annual wage was $575.

Erected by Rising Sun Regional Foundation (sponsor).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 38° 56.796′ N, 84° 51.114′ W. Marker is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It can be reached from South Front Street north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the sidewalk along the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 S Front St, Rising Sun IN 47040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.W. Whitlock (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Coal Yard (a few steps from this marker); John James (a few steps from this marker); Global War on Terror (Oct. 2001-Present) (a few steps from this marker); American Legion (a few steps from this marker); Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191) (a few steps from this

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marker); The Laughery Club (a few steps from this marker); Panama (12/1989 - 01/1990) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Historical Marker

The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.